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Knights of Columbus receives major international award for promoting peace and humanitarian work

Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly accepted the award given in recognition of the Knights' humanitarian work in nations facing the devastating impacts of war and religious intolerance.

Bishop John Ricard, first head of National Black Catholic Congress, dies at 86

The Josephite bishop also led the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Florida and served as an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore.

Seton Hall University could be forced to release report on handling of sex abuse allegations

The school argued its report was protected by attorney-client privilege.

Alabama cannot execute convicted murderer with low IQ after Supreme Court ruling

The court has previously held that people with intellectual disabilities may not be executed under the U.S. Constitution.

Brussels bans AI ‘nudifier’ apps days before Pope Leo’s AI encyclical

The provisional agreement bans AI tools used to create nonconsensual intimate imagery and abuse material, drawing immediate welcome from European bishops and ethicists.

Leader of Pontifical Academy for Life offers overview of academy a year into his presidency

The academy's focus is to have a center of studies to “research about the new challenges” and “the new problems concerning human life,” Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro said.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore opens $35M center to offer community services for all ages

Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.

Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations

Bishops are asking the appellate court to overturn a ruling that would require employers to offer accommodations to employees who seek to obtain an abortion.

Augustinian community in Spain eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit

The Augustinian community in Spain waits in great anticipation for Pope Leo's visit to the country, though the pope has visited numerous times previously as prior general of the order.

From e.l.f. Cosmetics to the Catholic priesthood: The unlikely journey of Scott Borba

Scott Borba went from building the beauty empire behind e.l.f. Cosmetics to leaving it all to serve God as a Catholic priest.